Friends,

 

Governor Holcomb is working hard to get Indiana back on track. As he’s said all along, the data will drive the timing of this plan – and this week, we learned more about where the data stands in Indiana.

As you’ll see from the chart above, like many states across the county, Indiana is seeing an uptick in the percentage of Hoosiers who are testing positive each day for COVID-19.

 

These are the four guiding principles Governor Holcomb is watching closely –

• Hospitalizations – 15% of all positive cases are currently leading to hospitalization, which is down slightly from last week
• Surge Capacity – Our hospitals’ surge capacity remains strong with 35.5% of open ICU beds and 84% of ventilators available
• Testing – 182,000 Hoosiers have taken advantage of free community testing provided by OptumServe or the Indiana State Department of Health. As you’ll see in the chart, 7.1% of those tests are coming back positive – which is up
• Contact Tracing – Indiana’s contact tracing team is in high-gear making calls to people who have tested positive or their close contacts

With all of this data in mind, this week Governor Holcomb announced that Indiana will remain in Stage 4.5 for at least the next two weeks. Elkhart County will remain in Stage 4.

 

Starting July 23, gatherings of MORE than 250 Hoosiers, such as fairs, festivals, parades, graduations, concerts, conferences, etc., must work with their local health department to develop a written plan to mitigate against COVID-19.

We’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest in Indiana’s COVID-19 data here. In the meantime, let’s all continue to be safe. Wear a face covering when you go out, wash your hands frequently, and social distance when you can. By taking these steps together, we’ll get Indiana back on track!

 

-Your Holcomb Crew

 

P.S. Remember – testing capacity remains strong throughout Indiana. Have COVID-19 symptoms? Have you been around someone who tested positive? Go get tested today. The Indiana State Department of Health and OptumServe sites are free and don’t require an appointment. Find the site near you.